Dorian vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Dorian Rank #539

Allen Rank #574

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Dorian or Allen more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Dorian and Allen mean?

Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Dorian and Allen boy or girl names?

Dorian is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.